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KARST CHARACTERIZATION USING GEOPHYSICS, PART 2:"Case Histories and Examples"

Groundwater flow and contaminant transport in karst areas is often extremely complex. Karst also creates unique problems for engineering. At the same time, buried karst features cannot be adequately characterized using only boreholes. Geophysical surveys allow the irregular nature of these features to be mapped between boreholes and, in some cases, beyond an array of boreholes. Geophysical methods also typically "see" deeper than boreholes. Geophysical models of karst systems thus provide important additional information that may be used to identify recharge points, conduit flow zones, contaminant migration pathways and subcropping bedrock irregularities that cause engineering difficulties.

Geophysical methods have advanced appreciably in the past ten years. Learn about these new advances and discover new efficiencies for doing the work yourself

This 2-part webinar series covers cost-effective geophysical techniques for imaging buried karst features. The focus will be on a sequential and phased approach to geophysical surveys over karst. This involves a multi-step process to utilize the best technique and efficiently identify/characterize the target without collecting a lot of unused collateral information.

Although both webinars are designed to complement each other they can also be viewed independently.

Part Two of this webinar series presents actual examples of geophysical surveys over karst features. Some of the features examined include geophysical response of solutionally-enlarged fractures, caves, identification of filled or buried sinkholes, and mapping irregular buried bedrock surfaces. Geophysical imaging of these features will be related to real hydrogeological problems. Case histories may include geophysical studies at military reservations, parks, at or near Superfund sites, landfills, and construction sites.

Learning when and how to apply geophysical methods to other non-karstic problems

Discovering what types of problems are amenable to geophysical investigation and which are not

Gaining familiarity with new analysis methods involving actual tomographic imaging (generally as cross-sections), rather than having to deal with confusing graphs and charts (as many of us probably experienced in college or with geophysical contractors).

Instructor BiosPhil Carpenter, PhD, is a Professor of Environmental Geophysics, Engineering Geology, Seismology at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Carpenter's applied research specializes in geophysical imaging of karst features and developing methods for geophysical (noninvasive) assessment of landfills and detection of pollution in adjacent aquifers. Field sites include locations across the U.S. and China.

Dr. Carpenter received his Ph.D. from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 1984; his M.S. from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; 1981; and his B.S. from the University of Minnesota, Duluth; 1979.

He is recognized for his advances in geophysical assessment of landfills, mine wastes, karst features, and detection of pollution in adjacent aquifers (midwest and eastern United States, China), coupled with seismic monitoring of ambient seismic noise and earthquake occurrence in the upper Midwest (northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and eastern Iowa). http://www.niu.edu/geology/people/carpenter.shtml

Fee:

299.00 USD Per Webinar

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Number of Participants:

Unlimited from a single computer (Broadcast webinar in your conference room or auditorium for no extra charge)

Continuing Education Certificates:

Unlimited. $14.95 each. Official CEU certificates are available as an option and only available at the time of webinar participation from Northern Illinois University. Ordering steps are given at time of webinar order.